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Torrey Jacoby Joins Rate as Vice President of Mortgage in Houston

April 29, 20253 min

Rate, a leader in fintech mortgage solutions, welcomes Torrey Jacoby to Rate as Vice President of Mortgage, based in Houston. A top 1% originator both locally and nationally, Torrey brings more than a decade of experience and a track record of consistent production—closing over $62 million in 2024 alone. As Rate continues to grow in Texas and nationwide, Torrey’s customer-first approach and deep roots in the Houston market are a strong match for our fintech-powered,...

by BusinessWire

Platforms

Pylon, Clear Capital Team Up on AI Appraisals for Faster Loans

April 25, 20254 min

Pylon, an API-first mortgage infrastructure platform delivering an entirely new way for businesses to build and scale originations, has announced a partnership with Clear Capital, a leading real estate valuation technology company. This collaboration seamlessly integrates a suite of instant and hybrid property valuation services into Pylon, giving customers immediate access with no additional setup, further contributing to Pylon’s 74% lower cost to originate1 compared to industry average. Traditional appraisals have long inhibited mortgage automation with a...